Rugby School

National Cross Country Finals Saturday 30 March 2019

Rugby School

We would like to extend a warm Rugby welcome to all the competitors, spectators and officials for today’s ISA National Cross Country Championships. It is a great privilege to host this prestigious event within the ISA’s sporting calendar.

Those who know us well will recognise that Sport features prominently at Rugby. It forms a key element of our community ethos, as learning to win with humility, lose with grace and support all with unfailing encouragement are valuable lessons for life.

We wish all the competitors the very best on what we know is a demanding, but hopefully enjoyable course around our beautiful grounds. We’re sure they will rise to the challenge!

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Welcome from ISA Sport On behalf of the Independent Schools Association may I extend a very warm welcome to all our competitors, parents, school staff, visitors and officials to the National Cross Country finals. We are delighted to be holding these finals at Rugby School for 2019.

Each of the seven regions - North, Midlands, East Anglia, London North, London West, London South and South West have held their own area meetings prior to arriving here today, so all the competitors have already achieved a significant goal by their selection to this prestigious event in the ISA calendar. Every race today is a final which makes the day exciting and nerve-racking for both athletes and supporters. This event is the highlight of the season for many of our competitors. The standard of athletes within the Association appears to be increasing all the time, it is a great honour to welcome everyone attending who have worked so hard to be here. Although there can only be one winner in each event, I do hope that every athlete will leave today feeling that they were able to do their best whatever the result.

Staging these championships takes a great deal of organisation and cooperation. I am very grateful to all the staff at Rugby School and to all the teaching staff who support the athletes in their schools, preparing and coaching them. Without officials, none of the events would take place in such a well organised and safe manner. I would particularly wish to thank all our officials for giving their time and expertise to administer the events today. ISA’s own staff have been particularly instrumental in coordinating officials, staff and regions before today’s event and deserve a huge thanks.

Without the help of the Area Sports Coordinators and Team Managers this event would not have been possible. They all work tirelessly throughout the year organizing and coordinating their area calendars. These roles are voluntary while they teach full time within an ISA school.

ISA is also indebted to Gwilym Price for his unfailing support and advice throughout the process of organising and running this event.

Sport is a major part of ISA activity and there is no doubt that the range and quality of the programme is becoming stronger each year. ISA Sport supports inclusion and opportunity, fair play and achieving your best through endeavor and determination. Good luck to everyone today and thank you for supporting ISA’s National Cross Country finals at Rugby School.

Scott BrandISA National Sports Officer

Welcome from Rugby School

Debbie Skene Director of Sport

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Arrival and Parking: From 10:30am only on Polo ground, entrance from Ashlawn Road only. Registration: 10.30am – 11.30am

Course familiarisation: 11.00am-12.20pm

Contact details: ISA Sport (Scott or Emily), isasport@isaschools.org.uk (01799 610189)

Declarations / Registration • Team Managers ONLY to register runners inside the area marquee (labelled clearly).• No spectators are allowed in the registration area. Children must register independently.• All courses are suitable for spikes.• Most of the course will be taped for guidance.• The numbers 1 to 12 printed on the map attached are to be found on the course itself.

Attire• All competitors to wear an area vest with the appropriate colour for their region. • Vests provided at registration with Team Manager.• Under garments may be worn, no clothing which obstructs vision of numbers or vest.

Changing / Toilets• Changing rooms are not available, runners should come ready to race.• Portable loos will be located on the playing fields situated near the marquees. • Valuables – any loss/damage will not be the responsibility of the ISA or Rugby School.

Competitors• Junior Races – 10 competitors from each Area (6 count towards team points).• Senior Races – 10 competitors from each Area (4 count towards team points).

Presentations: • Individual - At the end of each race, medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.

Participation certificates can be downloaded from the ISA Sport Website.• Team Awards – A combined placing of Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, and Overall.

First AidCrusader Medical Services is the official medical provider. First aiders will be placed on half way and on the finish and will be clearly visible. A stationary first aid point will be in the main marquee.

Refreshments• There will be HOT/COLD refreshments on sale provided by Rugby School.

Photography• Please let us know of any children who cannot be photographed. They will be required to wear a red

wristband. Bentley Photographic will be selling photos so please visit their trailer at some point during the day. You can also purchase photos online using the following details: www.bentleyphoto.com/isa/

Live Results • Results will be available after the event on ISA’s website and:• http://isacrosscountry-2018-2019.squadintouch.co.uk/#home• http://racetimingsolutions.co.uk/blog/

Information

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EMERGENCY LOCATIONDETAILSIn the unlikely event of an emergency, the address below is the information you will need to give to the emergency services:Springhill, Barby Road, Rugby, Warwickshire,CV22 5PYAccess from road between Springhill and Polo ground

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Order Race Brief Start Dist (approx.) Course reference (see map)1 3 / 4 Girls 12.45 12.50 1500m 1•3•4•1•2•3•4•5•12•Finish2 3 / 4 Boys 1.00 1.05 1500m 1•3•4•1•2•3•4•5•12•Finish3 5 / 6 Girls 1.15 1.20 2000m 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•9•10•11•12•Finish4 5 / 6 Boys 1.30 1.35 2000m 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•9•10•11•12•Finish5 7 / 8 Girls 1.45 1.50 2750m 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish6 7 / 8 Boys 2.00 2.05 2750m 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish7 9 / 10 Girls 2.15 2.20 3000m 1•3•4•1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish8 9 / 10 Boys 2.30 2.35 3800m 1•2•3•4•1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish9 11 / 12 / 13 Girls 2.45 2.50 3800m 1•2•3•4•1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish10 11 / 12 / 13 Boys 3.00 3.05 5000m 1•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10•11•12•Finish

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Roles PersonnelREFEREE Terry AlcockSITE COORDINATOR Andy SiggersCLERK OF COURSE Keith RichardsCOURSE COORDINATOR Gwilym PriceCHIEF STARTER Bob CooperSTART AREA COORDINATOR John TurnerSTART AREA Ian Clarke, Joan Clarke, Mary WilliamsFINISH AREA COORDINATOR Margaret MurphyFINISH LINE JUDGE Mary HodgesFINISH AREA C. Cox, E. Johnson, A. Hickson, P. WardSAFETY OFFICER Dave OwensCHIEF MARSHALL COORDINATOR Debbie SkeneCOURSE MARSHALLS Rugby Staff & StudentsRESULTS & TIMING Race Timing Solutions, Squad in TouchANNOUNCER / PRESENTATIONS ISA Staff and Rugby StaffORGANISERS Scott Brand & Emily WardFIRST AID Crusader Medical ServicesCOURSE PREPARATION Andrew Siggers & Grounds Staff

Team Organisers

Team Areas PersonnelEAST ANGLIA Noel Smith, Steve Haycock, Jenny SadgroveLONDON NORTH James HawkenLONDON SOUTH Manola Toschi-Restivo, John Shelly, Paula PumphreyLONDON WEST Ryan LockMIDLANDS Neil McCollin, Will Bower, Jamie SimpsonNORTH Adam Jackson, Matt Crouchman, Simon WarburtonSOUTH WEST Owen Styler, Rob Larkman, Sam Whitford, Dani Page

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